Atorvastatin is a dyslipidemic agent used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in type 2 diabetes patients without heart disease but with other cardiovascular risk factors. It works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, thereby lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and muscle pain. It should not be taken by those with liver disease or muscle disorders. The recommended dosage is 10mg once daily with food. Nurses should educate patients on following dosage instructions and reporting any muscle symptoms immediately.
Atorvastatin is a dyslipidemic agent used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in type 2 diabetes patients without heart disease but with other cardiovascular risk factors. It works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, thereby lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and muscle pain. It should not be taken by those with liver disease or muscle disorders. The recommended dosage is 10mg once daily with food. Nurses should educate patients on following dosage instructions and reporting any muscle symptoms immediately.
Atorvastatin is a dyslipidemic agent used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in type 2 diabetes patients without heart disease but with other cardiovascular risk factors. It works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, thereby lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and muscle pain. It should not be taken by those with liver disease or muscle disorders. The recommended dosage is 10mg once daily with food. Nurses should educate patients on following dosage instructions and reporting any muscle symptoms immediately.
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Name of Patient: Ali Salem Al Harbi
Name of Nurse: Ezron Kenneth E. Duran Medical Diagnosis: Parkinsons disease, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, cerebrovascular Disease Date: Aug. 28, 2017